How do YOU withstand temptations?

GiftedHealth
GiftedHealth Posts: 301 Member
edited February 7 in Food and Nutrition
What do YOU do to withstand the temptations of over eating?

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  • ToFatT0B3S1ck
    ToFatT0B3S1ck Posts: 194 Member
    Scream on the inside.
  • Cindyinpg
    Cindyinpg Posts: 3,902 Member
    1.I eat at a moderate deficit and incorporate foods I love so I am less tempted in the first place.

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants

    2.If I am tempted, I remind myself that there are more difficult obstacles than having to put down a knife and fork.

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/818701-the-myth-of-motivation-and-what-you-need-instead
  • SherryTeach
    SherryTeach Posts: 2,836 Member
    Just logging everything I eat keeps me from overeating. I don't want to have to log it and see my poor nutrition, I won't eat it. I also have my list of reasons why I want to be slender and strong posted in several places. Those reasons far out way the 15 seconds of pleasure it takes to chew and swallow something that isn't a good choice.

    I also plan treats into my daily calories so that I meet my emotional needs as well as my nutritional ones. But those treats are measured and fit into my goal. I definitely do not live on rabbit food.
  • bobbinalong
    bobbinalong Posts: 159 Member
    It just isn't worth it....
  • wheird
    wheird Posts: 7,963 Member
    A moderate amount of willpower and the willingness to incorporate things into my day. I do not restrict any foods provided that I can meet my macro and calorie goals at the end of the day. So if I want ice cream, I have ice cream. Beer? Cracking one now. Pretzel M&Ms? Sure thing.
  • MB_Positif
    MB_Positif Posts: 8,897 Member
    I don't restrict anything from my diet. I eat what I want in moderation. This keeps me from struggling with temptations.
  • bulbadoof
    bulbadoof Posts: 1,058 Member
    I figure out a way to have my cake and eat it too, so to speak. If I want an extra snack one day, I'll flip back through my diary, add up all the leftover calories from the last 3 or 4 days, and come up with something that fits those numbers. This comes with the added benefit of not feeling the need to force myself to eat if I'm significantly under one day - I know I'll eat them later on in the week when I'm extra hungry.
  • Adc7225
    Adc7225 Posts: 1,318 Member
    Look up the nutrition information of what I am thinking about eating or what I am eating and that usually helps tame the desire.

    The other day I wanted a cookie and wound up with a pecan tart that I was telling myself was better than the cookie because of the pecans but once I logged the 300 calories I could not justify the calories, it just was not that good, I didn't even finish eating the whole thing!
  • Karabobarra
    Karabobarra Posts: 780 Member
    I think of how far I have come and how far it will set me back, I hate to repeat work!

    I also think of how it will make me feel after I eat it (I have food allergies and sometimes I am tempted by things that will just make me feel miserable for days after) then I try like hell to find a suitable replacement, come up short, get frustrated at how much time I have wasted and call it quits
  • kelseyhere
    kelseyhere Posts: 1,123 Member
    Always keep a big water bottle on you. Most of the time when you are craving you are probably thirsty. Drink at least a cup of water before indulging and wait 10-15 minutes. See if you still REALLY want that treat. Chances are the water will help the craving pass
  • musetle
    musetle Posts: 70 Member
    Eat treats within moderation and remind myself that I am in control of my thoughts, not the other way around.
  • AHASRADA
    AHASRADA Posts: 88 Member
    I plan my day's food ahead of time, so there is no room to sneak in "naughty" food if I haven't planned for it. I also zigzag my calories and carbs, and have one "reward day", so if I can't have something today, I know I will be able to soon. For me, this looks like:

    Mon. & Tues. 1200 cal. low carb
    Wed. 1450 cal. w/carbs
    Thurs. & Fri. 1200 cal. low carb
    Sat. 1450 cal. w/carbs
    Sun. 1600 cal. w/ carbs & a treat

    That said, I find that I am somewhat addicted to sugar, or moreso the evil sugar/fat/refined carb combo (cake, donuts, etc.), but if I keep them out of my system, I don't crave them. Therefore, I completely avoid those types of food. My treats are potatoes and root vegetables, popcorn, Sunchips, etc. I know some people feel deprived and end up bingeing if they deny themselves certain foods, so if that is the case, just plan them into your daily calorie goal.

    If you still feel deprived because you are eating your favorite foods in small portions or in a restrained manner, you are dealing with emotional eating issues, a desire to stuff your face with no limitations, and those issues need to be addressed above and beyond the type of food itself.
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